Full name: prostaglandin I2 receptor

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: IP; PRIPR

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family 1 and has been shown to be a receptor for prostacyclin. Prostacyclin, the major product of cyclooxygenase in macrovascular endothelium, elicits a potent vasodilation and inhibition of platelet aggregation through binding to this receptor. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in brain (RPKM 50.8), placenta (RPKM 17.2) and 24 other tissues

Gene size: 14403bp

Exon count: 6